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India Picture of Kshatriya Warrior with Hand-Carved Wooden Head and Stuffed Fabric Torso (Seated View)

India Picture of Kshatriya Warrior with Hand-Carved Wooden Head and Stuffed Fabric Torso (Seated View)

Handcrafted figure of Indian Kshatriya warrior. The Hindu caste system has four major castes, including Bhamin (priests), Kshatriya (warriors), Viasya (merchants), and the lowest caste is Sudra (peasants). The Kshatriya caste has traditionally been associated with warriors and rulers who protect the land from attackers and maintain order. This figure of a Kshatriya warrior has a hand-carved wooden head, and a stuffed fabric torso. He is holding a sword in one hand and a shield in the other. This figure stands 16 inches (40 cm) tall.

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Galleries: Asia, India Miscellaneous, Male, Occupation or Action, Puppetry
Keywords: Bhamin, Hindu, India, Indian, Kshatriya, Sudra, Viasya, caste, hand-carved, handcrafted, handmade, male, man, painted face, ruler, stuffed fabric, sword shield, warrior, wood
Photo Location: FCIT Photo Studio, Tampa, FL
Photographer: Dr. Ann E. Barron
Date of Photo: 05/30/2013
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.05
F Number: 16
Original Dimensions: 3738×5400
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 28°3'40.85"N 82°24'36.26"W
Picture Number: 23237